Emerging threats that jeopardize the recovery of the ozone layer
Is the ozone layer in danger? Discover how space launches and new chemical refrigerants threaten to slow its recovery.
Climate Change
The worrying increase in extreme coastal flooding due to climate change
Climate change triples the risk of extreme coastal flooding. We analyze how rising sea levels are affecting the Spanish coast.
River restoration is becoming established as the most effective defense against climate change
Discover how river restoration can mitigate extreme floods and droughts. We analyze the projects and investment in Spain.
The CEAMSE landfill in Argentina is ranked as the largest emitter of methane on the planet according to satellite studies
Did you know that an Argentinian landfill emits more methane than any other in the world? Discover the shocking satellite data from UCLA here.
The world records its second warmest May on record, and Europe experiences a spring of extreme temperatures.
Why is it so hot? May is the second warmest month on record. Check out the Copernicus data for Spain and Europe.
The strategic importance of forests as a climate shield and engine of rural areas
Understand how forests act as a vital climate shield. An analysis of forest management, green jobs, and sustainability in Spain today.
The recovery of the ozone layer in the face of the new challenge of methane
Reducing methane could hinder the recovery of the ozone layer if other gases are not controlled. We analyze the risks and impact in Europe.
The network of climate shelters extends across Spain to combat extreme heat
Looking for relief from the heat? Discover how Spain is creating climate shelters in schools, parks, and beaches to protect your health from the extreme sun.
Spain strengthens its environmental leadership with the expansion of its Biosphere Reserves
Spain makes history! UNESCO approves the expansion of Biosphere Reserves in Andalusia and Extremadura. Discover the new maps and benefits.
Impact and arrival of the El Niño phenomenon: what Spain should expect from this climate change
We analyze the arrival of El Niño and its impact on Spain. Will there be more heat or rain? Check the AEMET forecast for this imminent phenomenon.
An immersive journey through the climate crisis from the heart of the Urdaibai biosphere
Discover the impact of climate change in Urdaibai with the new Ekoetxea exhibit. 3D spheres, real data, and solutions to take action today.
Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies in Coffee Cultivation
Discover how to protect coffee crops through agroforestry systems and adaptation strategies to ensure their future productivity.
The Plastic Age: History, Impact and the Path to Sustainability
Discover how plastic has transformed the world, from its invention to the microplastics crisis. Learn how to achieve a sustainable future!
The El Niño phenomenon threatens to break temperature records across the planet
Is a Super El Niño coming? Discover how this warming of the Pacific will alter the global climate and why it worries experts in Spain so much.
UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Council promotes new strategies for global conservation
UNESCO is analyzing the future of biosphere reserves at its 38th session. Discover the new nominations and global conservation plans here.
Extreme heat in May leaves a record number of deaths in northern Spain
Extreme temperatures in May caused 101 deaths in Spain, mainly affecting the north. Learn about the risks and the Health Ministry's plan here.
The sea in Spain reaches record temperatures: an unprecedented May that foreshadows a summer of extreme heat
Spain's waters are breaking records this May. State Ports Authority warns of record highs that will affect storms and tropical nights.
The crossroads of the Glacier Law and the water reserves crisis
The reform of the Glaciers Law sparks a wave of protests. Discover how the retreat of the ice affects water reserves and what science says.
Forest Fires: Debunking Myths and Analyzing Current Challenges
Is it true that they don't allow the forest to be cleared? Discover the reality behind forest fires, the most common myths, and real solutions.
Europe is suffocating under an unprecedented heat dome that shatters all records
Europe is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave with record-breaking temperatures. Learn about the causes of the heatwave and how it is affecting Spain and the continent.
Complete Guide to the Aletsch Glacier: The Giant of the Alps
Discover the breathtaking Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland. How to get there, what to do, and the best viewpoints of this World Heritage Site. Enter now!
The uncertain fate of New Orleans in the face of the unstoppable advance of the ocean
Could New Orleans disappear beneath the sea? Discover the shocking scientific study on rising sea levels and the relocation plan.
El Niño is returning with a force that could break all climate records
The impact of a new Super El Niño is worrying experts. Check the predictions for extreme temperatures and rainfall in Spain and Europe.
The network of climate shelters is expanding in Spain to combat extreme heat
Spain strengthens its network of climate shelters in response to rising temperatures. Discover where to find cool and safe spaces in your city.
Glacial retreat and its impact on Latin America and the Caribbean
How glacial retreat affects water, ecosystems, and societies in Latin America and the Caribbean: Key data, causes, and adaptation challenges.
Intensification of the water cycle in Latin America and the Caribbean
How climate change and mismanagement intensify the water cycle in Latin America and the Caribbean, and what solutions exist for the region.
Increased land and ocean temperatures in Latin America and the Caribbean
How land and ocean warming impacts Latin America and the Caribbean: glaciers, sea level, health, agriculture and extreme weather events.
Critical findings of the joint FAO-WMO report on extreme heat and hunger
Discover the key findings of the FAO-WMO report on extreme heat, agricultural risks and global hunger hotspots.
Climate and forms of subsistence in the last ice age
Discover what the climate was like during the last ice age and how humans on the Iberian Peninsula adapted to survive during the Ice Age.
The true environmental price of fracking
Discover the true environmental cost of fracking: water, climate, debt, and inequality versus a fairer renewable alternative.
Biosphere Reserves in Spain: conservation, science and local development
How Biosphere Reserves work in Spain, their conservation projects, citizen science and sustainable rural development.
The heartbeat of the ocean fills the Valencia Newspaper Library with art and awareness
Discover the mural "The heartbeat of the ocean" at the Hemeroteca de València: urban art, science and neighborhoods united to talk about climate change.
Environmentalism and wetlands: restoring water to bring back life
Discover why wetlands are key to environmentalism: restoration, climate, biodiversity and environmental justice in Spain and Europe.
Spain is experiencing its hottest April ever.
Spain sets a record: April was the hottest ever recorded, with an average temperature of 15,1°C and anomalies of 3,2°C. Key data and climate context.
Heat waves in the Mediterranean and the Arctic: what's happening
Discover how heat waves in the Mediterranean and Arctic are changing climate, seas, biodiversity and water resources in Europe.
The Community of Madrid and the ESA bring climate change research into classrooms
The Community of Madrid and the ESA bring climate change research closer to students with Climate Detectives and other STEM programs.
Effects of extreme heat on food systems
How extreme heat is jeopardizing crops, livestock, fishing, and forests, and what adaptation measures are key to ensuring food security.
Why is it so difficult to predict rainfall in the face of climate change?
Climate models fail to predict regional rainfall. Discover why it's so difficult to anticipate precipitation in Spain and Europe.
Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average: impact and causes
Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average: causes, key data and impacts in Spain, fires, droughts and increasingly warmer oceans.
Desalination and water reuse: keys to a future with less drought
Discover how desalination and water reuse guarantee supply in the face of drought and climate change, with increasingly efficient technologies.
Rainfall and climate change: how extreme precipitation patterns are changing
Discover how climate change intensifies rainfall, causes extreme flooding, and what measures are key to adapting and reducing risks.
Landfill in Tiltil leads the world ranking of methane emissions
The Tiltil landfill leads the world in methane emissions and alerts Spain and Europe to the climate impact of poorly managed landfills.
Advantages and disadvantages of biofuels
Discover what biofuels are, their types, advantages, disadvantages and real role in the energy transition towards a more sustainable model.
The microbial ecosystem of the Gulf of Cadiz that slows down methane
Scientists in the Gulf of Cadiz have discovered a microbial biofilm that consumes methane before reaching the ocean, raising questions about the role of mud volcanoes.
Tecnalia boosts biomethane with an innovative multichannel reactor
Tecnalia patents a multichannel reactor that increases the purity of biomethane and strengthens the production of renewable gas compatible with the gas network.
Large ocean fish at risk from warming seas
Tuna and sharks face overheating and displacement due to rising ocean temperatures. Learn the key scientific and conservation factors.
How the warming of the Mediterranean is changing the climate in Spain
The Mediterranean warms up to 3ºC in days: effects on heat waves, tropical nights and Spanish cities, and what strategies are proposed.
Community reduction of carbon emissions: key points and measures
Discover how the EU and citizen action are driving the reduction of community carbon emissions with key targets, measures and solutions.
Methane situation: causes, impacts and solutions
Discover why methane is driving global warming, where it comes from, and what is being done to reduce its emissions worldwide and in Spain.
The secret weapon against climate change: nature, technology and geoengineering
Discover the secret weapon against climate change: beavers, SBN, CO₂ capture and the limits of geoengineering explained in detail.
Cereal production under drought conditions: impact, adaptation and future
How does drought affect cereal production in Spain, and what varieties, techniques, and insurance help farmers adapt?
How to produce food in drought: techniques, crops and strategies
Discover how to produce food in drought with less water: resistant crops, efficient irrigation, biostimulants and sustainable strategies.
Air quality index in China: evolution, causes and measures
Discover how the air quality index has changed in China, what its data means, and what measures have helped reduce pollution.
Air pollution in France: causes, facts and solutions
Discover how air pollution affects France, what causes it, and what measures are being taken to improve health and the climate.
Carl Wunsch receives the Frontiers Award for revealing ocean warming
Why the Frontiers Award recognizes Carl Wunsch and how his ocean measurements help to understand climate risks in Spain and Europe.
Ocean energy: types, examples and energy potential
Discover how waves, tides and currents generate clean energy, their key technologies and real-world examples in Spain and around the world.
Green hydrogen in Spain: uses, challenges and opportunities
What is green hydrogen, how is it produced, and why is Spain investing heavily in it? Uses, subsidies, projects, and its impact on decarbonization.
Sustainable mobility: key aspects, types, examples and policies in Spain
What is sustainable mobility, its types, objectives and measures in Spain, with examples of cities and changes in habits to get around better.
Energy self-consumption: a complete guide to producing your own energy
Discover how energy self-consumption works, its types, available aid, and how much you can save by producing your own renewable electricity.
Factory farms and polluting emissions: air, water and livestock model
Real impact of factory farms: methane, ammonia, contaminated water and sustainable alternatives.
Fertilizers and greenhouse gas emissions
How fertilizers generate greenhouse gases and what to do to reduce their emissions in agriculture and livestock farming.
Arctic sea ice winter minimum: why it matters more than it seems
Arctic sea ice reaches record low for winter. Key factors behind the record, its causes, and how it may affect the climate in Europe and Spain.
Earth Hour: a symbolic blackout that unites cities and citizens
Earth Hour turns off Spain's monuments for one hour. Find out when it is, what happens, and how to participate in this global climate action.
The United States is facing an extreme heat wave that is worrying scientists and authorities.
Extreme heat wave in the United States in March: record temperatures, health risks, drought and key lessons for Spain and Europe.
Complete guide to grants for biodiversity projects
Discover the main grants for biodiversity projects in Spain, who can apply for them, and what amounts and actions they finance.
Droughts in Central America: WFP anticipates the crisis in the Dry Corridor
Drought is hitting Central America's Dry Corridor. The WFP is activating anticipatory actions to prevent a larger food crisis.
Gravity hole in Antarctica: origin, causes and impact
Discover what the gravity hole in Antarctica is, how it formed, and why it affects ice and sea levels on a planetary scale.
Climate habitat: forests, rivers, refuges and global change
Discover what climate habitat is and how it affects forests, rivers and cities, and why connectivity and refuges will be key to adapting.
Murals that absorb CO2: urban art to clean the air
Discover how murals that absorb CO2 clean the air and transform cities into urban carbon sinks.
Water bankruptcy: when the planet lives on water credit
What is water bankruptcy, why is the UN warning about it, and how does it affect us: key facts, critical regions, and implications for our security.
Dangers of geoengineering: risks, debates and false solutions
Discover what geoengineering is, its environmental and ethical risks, and why it may be a false solution to the climate crisis.
Sea levels have risen more than estimated: what new science reveals and how it affects European coastlines
Coastal sea levels are about 30 cm higher than predicted. New data correct decades of models and require a reassessment of risks in Spain and Europe.
Ocean warming reduces fish biomass by up to 20% each year
Ocean warming reduces fish biomass by up to 20% annually and jeopardizes fishing and global food security.
Global warming is reshaping the deep ocean and forcing a revision of climate models
Global warming is altering the stratification of the deep ocean. A study by the IEO-CSIC reveals key changes that require a revision of climate models.
Heat waves in Europe: more deaths, jobs at risk and accelerated adaptation
Heat waves are causing a surge in deaths, workplace accidents, and costs across Europe. Here's how Spain is adapting: with new projects, prevention measures, and increased public funding.
Alert over rising sea levels in the Colombian Pacific: what is happening and what risks does it entail?
Alert for rising sea levels in the Colombian Pacific: key dates, areas at risk, predicted heights and safety recommendations.
Climate change triggered the expansion and intensity of the Valencia storm.
A study reveals that climate change intensified the DANA storm in Valencia: 55% more area affected and rainfall 20% more intense.
Coldest January on record in Europe amid escalating global heat
Why was January the coldest in Europe since 2010 while the planet recorded one of its warmest Januaries? Data, maps, and effects in Spain.
Coldest January in Europe in over a decade despite global heat
January was the coldest in Europe since 2010, while the planet recorded one of its warmest Januaries and accumulated extreme phenomena in both hemispheres.
Heat waves: The Mediterranean is overheating as extreme heat threatens billions of people
The Mediterranean is experiencing record-breaking marine heatwaves, and extreme heat threatens billions. Key aspects of the impact and adaptation in Europe.
Cities, health and public policies in the face of climate change
How does climate change affect cities and health in Spain and Europe, and what responses are being given from public and local policies?
Climate change malaise: mental health, eco-anxiety, and solastalgia
How climate change affects mental health: eco-anxiety, solastalgia, trauma and practical keys to cope with this distress.
Heat wave in Chile: extreme temperatures, risks and responses to an increasingly hot summer
Heat wave in Chile: affected regions, fire risks, impact on health and agriculture, and key prevention and alert measures.
Natural disasters: global economic impact and climate shock in Spain and Europe
Natural disasters generated 224.000 billion in losses and hit Spain and Europe in a context of increasingly extreme weather.
2025 was the third warmest year on record globally.
2025 was ranked as the third warmest year globally. Data from Copernicus and ECMWF, record temperatures in Europe and Spain, and impacts on health and wildfires.
Oceans Treaty enters into force: what changes for the high seas
The Oceans Treaty comes into force: how it protects the high seas, what changes for Spain and the EU, and what the new marine protected areas mean.
Fires in Ourense: aid, reconstruction and prevention after a devastating summer
What has happened with the fires in Ourense, what aid is available, how are the forests being repaired, and how does it affect the countryside and livestock farming in the province?
Harassment of meteorologists and climate change advocates in the crosshairs of the Public Prosecutor's Office
The Public Prosecutor's Office will investigate the harassment of meteorologists and climate commentators following a letter from the Government warning of hate campaigns and denialism on social media.
Oceans break a new heat record, triggering climate alerts
Oceans are breaking heat records, accelerating sea level rise and extreme weather events. Key data, most affected regions, and climate implications.
2025, the hottest year on record: temperature records and extreme events
Why is 2025 considered the hottest year on record? Data from Europe and the UK, records, heat waves, and the impacts of climate change explained.
Why 2026 is expected to be one of the hottest years on record
Climate projections place 2026 among the hottest years on record, putting pressure on the goals of the Paris Agreement. What does this mean for Europe and Spain?
The recovery of the ozone layer is progressing, but it poses new climate challenges.
The ozone layer is recovering and the hole is shrinking, but studies warn of its impact on global warming. Key aspects of this atmospheric change.
A complete guide to experiencing a sustainable Christmas
Practical ideas for a sustainable Christmas: decorations, gifts, food and waste to enjoy while taking care of the planet.
Environmental journalism: history, key aspects and challenges of an essential specialty
What is environmental journalism, how did it emerge, and why is it key to understanding the current climate and ecological crisis?
The Logrosán biomass plant begins to inject renewable energy
The Logrosán biomass plant is already supplying renewable energy, preventing CO2 emissions, creating rural jobs, and reducing the risk of fires in its surroundings.
Sea temperature reaches 17,5°C in November
The sea temperature in Mar del Plata averaged 17,5°C in November, with warm peaks and days above normal. Key data and its impact.
Spain is protecting itself against heat waves with climate shelters and cooler cities
Spain is experiencing record-breaking heat waves and is accelerating the creation of climate shelters, urban oases, and social measures to protect the most vulnerable population.
Air pollution in Tanzania: causes, risks and solutions
Discover why the air in Tanzania is so polluted, its effects on health, and the keys to improving air quality in the country.
Air pollution in Namibia: emissions, challenges and solutions
Discover how Namibia is fighting air pollution, reducing emissions, and investing in clean energy and sustainable development.
Why 2025 is shaping up to be one of the warmest years on record
2025 is shaping up to be one of the warmest years on record. Key factors behind the record, risks for Spain, and the role of the Paris Agreement.